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TechLead Conf Returns To London!

GitNation — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:57:33 +0000

You bought the AI tools - your team barely uses them 🫣
The question isn't whether to adopt AI 🙅‍♀️
✅ It's how: how you hire when AI writes half the code, how you keep quality from slipping, what to do with the engineers quietly resisting it.

👉 That, and plenty more, is what we're digging into at TechLead Conf London this October - with VPs and heads of engineering from startups to Big Tech who've already hit these walls and figured out what works.

This year's focus - AI adoption, in practice. Two tracks, hard-won lessons, and an Unconference you help shape 👇
⚡ Getting AI into your team's daily workflow – for real
⚡ Hiring engineers when AI writes half the code
⚡ Keeping code quality from slipping as tools spread
⚡ Change management that actually beats AI adoption resistance
⚡ Scaling from a few AI power users to the whole org
…and plenty more on the website! 🔗

Hear it from engineering leaders who've done the hard part 🎤
People who've grown teams from a handful of engineers to hundreds, and led AI adoption at every scale.

The first speakers are already on the list:
🎙 Gregor Ojstersek - engineer-to-CTO, creator of the Engineering Leadership newsletter
🎙 Anna J McDougall – Software Engineering Leader of the Year 2024, TEDx speaker, bestselling author
🎙 Dünya Kırkalı – engineering leader at Remote.com

The lineup is filling up fast - and the CFP closes 🔺 August 22. Want to be one of the speakers? Submit your talk! 🔗

🎟 Early bird tickets are live right now - the price only goes up from here. Lock in the lowest rate while it lasts! 🔗

AI Coding Summit is where AI developers come to learn, connect, and grow 🚀

GitNation — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:30:00 +0000

AI Coding Summit Berlin

🗓 December 4 & 7, 2026 | In-person & Online
📍 Kosmos, Karl-Marx-Allee 131A, Berlin

Where software engineers come to get ahead of the AI shift — not catch up to it.

👉 AI Coding Summit brings together practitioners building AI-powered systems in production: 30+ hands-on talks and workshops, real-world workflows from engineers who are shaping how AI development actually works.

What's on the agenda:

Developer Workflow
🔹 AI agentic programming: advanced patterns and real pitfalls
🔹 Orchestrating agent swarms & task planning
🔹 Code reviews, refactoring & migrations with LLMs
🔹 Agentic workflows in CI/CD and AI-assisted QA

AI Engineering
🔹 Production agent patterns & tool orchestration
🔹 Retrieval systems and evaluation frameworks
🔹 Observability, tracing, and security for AI workflows
🔹 Maintainability & scalability of AI systems

The event takes place at Kosmos — a Space Age theatre from the 1960s in the heart of Friedrichshain, Berlin. One of those venues where the atmosphere makes the conversations better.
300+ engineers in the room, 5k+ joining online – the kind of scale where you always find the right person to talk to.

The lineup is growing. Want to be on it? Speak at AI Coding Summit: CFP open until August 12, 2026 🔗

Explore AI Coding Summit on the website 🔗

🎟 Early bird tickets are live — reserve your seat at the lowest price it'll ever be!

Ai Coding Summit Goes To NYC! 🚀

GitNation — Thu, 28 May 2026 09:19:01 +0000

There's a gap growing between engineers who use AI tools — and engineers who keep systems alive after deploying them 🧠

👉 AI Coding Summit is where you close that gap — two days of advanced talks and hands-on workshops 💻 on agent reliability, production-grade AI systems, and the patterns that actually hold up at scale.

⚡️ 300+ engineers in the room with you in New York
⚡️ 5,000+ joining live from around the world

🗓 November 16 & 19
📍 New York & Online

No "AI is the future" slides 🚫
No vendor pitches 🚫
Just engineers who've shipped it — talking to engineers who are shipping it now ✅

Topics covered 👇
Developer Workflow
🔹 AI agentic programming: advanced patterns and pitfalls
🔹 Orchestrating agent swarms
🔹 Task planning for agents
🔹 Code reviews with LLMs
🔹 Refactoring & migrations with AI
🔹 Agentic workflows in CI/CD
🔹 AI-assisted testing & QA

AI Engineering
🔹 Maintainability & scalability
🔹 Best practices
🔹 Integration of AI into software products
🔹 Production agent patterns
🔹 Tool integrations and orchestration for AI agents
🔹 Retrieval systems
🔹 Evaluation frameworks for AI products
🔹 Observability and tracing for AI workflows
🔹 Security risks in AI apps

The first speakers are already confirmed — and they're not just talking about AI tools. They're building them!
🎙️ Kent C. Dodds · Burke Holland (Microsoft / GitHub Copilot) · Ben Holmes (Warp) · Cory House · Mike Grabowski (Callstack) · Cole Medin · Ado Kukic (Anthropic)
More to be announced 🚀

🎟️ Early bird pricing is live — lock in the lowest rate before it's gone.

Reserve your spot and explore AI Coding Summit here!

React Day Berlin

GitNation — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:57:19 +0000

🚀 React Day Berlin is back with its AI for React developers edition!

Build Apps, Not Walls (For AI Era)

This is the premier destination for engineers who don’t just use React, but define its future. We’re moving beyond the basics into the era of automated optimization and AI-native interfaces 🔥

In the heart of Berlin — a city that breathes innovation and underground tech culture — we’re gathering the brightest minds to dissect the inner workings of the most powerful UI library on the planet. The first wave of speakers is out, featuring core contributors, architectural visionaries, and leaders from the world’s top engineering teams.

⚡️ 40+ in-depth talks & hands-on workshops
⚡️ 800+ React experts on-site in Berlin
⚡️ 10k+ global attendees online

Focus 🎯
🔹 React Core & Future: Deep dives into the React Compiler (React Forget), fine-grained reactivity, and the evolution of the Reconciliation engine.
🔹 RSC & Server-First Architecture: Mastering React Server Components, Server Actions, and hybrid streaming patterns for high-load applications.
🔹 Performance Engineering: Advanced strategies for hydration, sub-millisecond TBT (Total Blocking Time), and large-scale bundle optimization.
🔹 Cross-Platform & Beyond: Pushing the limits of React Native, the New Architecture, and building unified design systems for the 2026 hardware landscape.

Join the React elite in the capital of European tech:
📍 Berlin & Online 🇩🇪
🗓️ December 4 & 7, 2026

🔗 Stay tuned for real-time updates and more speaker reveals on the website

🔗 Lock in your early access. Grab your spot at the best price point before the next tier kicks in!

AI Coding Summit goes to London! 🚀

GitNation — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:36:22 +0000

AI Coding Summit lands in the heart of London 🚀
The global hub for AI engineering finally breaks the screen barrier.
This is the definitive milestone for those who move the industry forward.
Stop watching the AI revolution. Start engineering the engines behind it 🏗️

While others discuss "chatting with code," we are dissecting the transition from LLM-assisted tools to Autonomous Agentic Workflows. This is where the industry giants gather to solve the most critical challenge of our era: maintaining architectural integrity in a world of machine-generated code.

20+ Advanced Talks & Workshops Focused On:
🔹 Orchestrating Agent Swarms: Moving beyond single-agent prompts to complex multi-agent task planning and conflict resolution.
🔹 RAG 2.0 for Large-Scale Repos: Implementing context-aware retrieval that understands system design across 10M+ lines of legacy code.
🔹 Deterministic AI-Native SDLC: Building CI/CD pipelines that enforce architectural boundaries on AI-generated PRs.
🔹 Smart Vibe Coding: Engineering strategies to prevent "architectural erosion" during rapid, AI-driven prototyping.

Beyond the Keynotes 🛡️
💫 Remote discussion rooms on July 7.
💫 In-Person & Online Networking: Connect with 200+ AI coding experts in London and 5K+ devs online.

Secure Your Front-Row Seat!
📌 Lock in your ticket for £99 — the absolute lowest rate available.
🔗 Secure your spot now before the price jump as we unveil the full headliner lineup.

🔗 Stay updated at the website!

JSNation US 2026

GitNation — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:12:41 +0000

JSNation US 2026: Hardcore Engineering Under the Stars 🌌
The Biggest JavaScript Conference in the US is Open! 🚀

If you want to dive into the actual internals of the ecosystem, this is your spot. We’re gathering the world’s top engineers to discuss the future of the runtime under the stars at the West’s largest planetarium (Jennifer Chalsty Planetarium).

What’s waiting for you at JSNation US 2026:
🔹 50+ Technical Talks & Workshops: Hardcore engineering only. No fluff, just deep dives into JS engines, security, and advanced architecture.
🔹 Networking with Core Contributors: Connect with the people who actually build the frameworks and tools you use every day.
🔹 Hybrid Experience: Join us in person in NYC or access the full technical program online from anywhere in the world.

The Tech Stack & Agenda:
💫 AI-Assisted Coding: Deep dives into Claude Code, Cursor, and building autonomous agents.
💫 Core Runtimes & Tools: Future of Node.js, Vite, and TypeScript direct from core contributors.
💫 Architecture & Performance: Scalable systems, security protocols, and advanced Fullstack patterns.

Stop debugging the past. Start architecting the future of the web.

📍 New York & Online | 🗓 Nov 16 & 19, 2026

🎟 Early Bird tickets are now live! Secure the best price for your technical upgrade!

Visit the website for detailed information, including the program and the first announced speakers.

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React Summit US 2026

GitNation — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 07:18:12 +0000

Are you ready to shape the future of React alongside industry titans? 🚀

👉 Join React Summit (US Edition) - the biggest React conference in the US!

Network with 800 engineers in New York and 10,000+ developers worldwide!

The conference is hosted at the Liberty Science Center, with technical talks presented in the Western Hemisphere's largest planetarium 🛸

The commute to the venue includes a public ferry ride across the Hudson with views of the Manhattan skyline 🗽

For our global audience, we have developed a custom online platform featuring interactive Q&A and high-definition streaming designed to provide a front-row experience and direct access to technical discussions from anywhere 🌎

The Agenda:
✅ Full-Stack Development & Architecture: A deep dive into modern practices, security, and DevOps for web developers.
✅ AI Engineering & Assisted Coding: Implementing AI strategies and mastering AI-driven developer tooling to optimize output.
✅ Senior & TechLead Growth: Hard and soft skills necessary to accelerate your transition from Software Engineer to Tech Lead or Staff level.
✅ Core Tech Updates: In-depth coverage of React 19, React Compiler, RSC, Next.js, and TanStack.
✅ Interactive Workshops: Hands-on training in React Advanced, TypeScript, Remix, and more.

📍 New York & Online
🗓 November 17 & 20, 2026

📌 Visit the website for detailed information, including the program and the first announced speakers.

🎟 Early Bird tickets are available now! Book early to secure the best price!

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Web Engineering Summit

GitNation — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 09:38:26 +0000

🚀 Bridging Full-stack Engineering with the AI Future: Architecting what’s next.

Join Web Engineering Summit — the premier technical hub for the architects and lead engineers who design, build, and scale the modern web.

This is a high-signal technical environment tailored specifically for engineers focused on technical excellence, cross-functional synergy, and long-term maintainability.

What’s in store for you:

👥 World-Class Speakers: Direct takeaways from the creators of industry-standard frameworks, CTOs of tech giants, and lead engineers solving global-scale challenges.
🤝 High-Context Networking: Join 1500 devs at the Kromhouthal in Amsterdam or 10K+ experts online for high-context technical discussions.
🛠 Hands-on Mastery: Hands-on sessions on system design, advanced debugging, and infrastructure-as-code with experts.
🎉 The Engineering Social: A professional space to discuss complex patterns, real-world post-mortems, and the evolution of the web stack.

The summit tracks cover production-grade engineering challenges:
✅ Modern Backend & System Design: Distributed consistency, resilient API contracts, and high-throughput architectures.
✅ Full-stack & UI Engineering: From high-performance rendering patterns and micro-frontends to seamless end-to-end integration.
✅ Web Standards & Runtime Performance: Leveraging WebAssembly (Wasm), optimizing the critical rendering path, and the future of HTTP protocols.
✅ AI Infrastructure & Tooling: Moving beyond the hype — integrating LLMs and ML pipelines into the production software development lifecycle (SDLC).
✅ Engineering Strategy & Leadership: Managing architectural debt, scaling high-performing organizations, and technical decision-making.
And more!

📍 Amsterdam + Online
📅 June 11 & 15, 2026

Learn more about Web Engineering Summit 🔗

🎟 Secure Your Spot!

React Advanced 2026

GitNation — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:20:31 +0000

React Advanced is back, bringing together the brightest minds in web development to London and screens worldwide!

This isn’t just a conference; it’s where the React community defines the future of the stack.
What’s in store for you:

👥 40+ Expert Speakers from industry giants like Meta, Vercel, and Microsoft.
🤝 Unrivaled Networking: *Join 800+ devs at the iconic Brewery in London or 5,000+ peers online.
*🎉 The React Party: The legendary spot to reconnect with old friends and forge new professional bonds.

The conference covers high-level, real-world, and advanced React topics, such as:
✅ Framework and ecosystem trends in React and web development
✅ Practical insights into modern software architecture and full-stack development
✅ Integration of AI tools and workflows
✅ Transitioning into Senior/Tech Lead roles
and more.

London + Online
October 23 & 26, 2026

Learn more about React Advanced and Secure Your Spot!

Techlead Conf 2026 Amsterdam

GitNation — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 15:38:10 +0000

The hype phase is over. Now, the real question for engineering leadership is:
❓ How do we integrate AI into our core workflows without breaking the system?

See how Top Leaders adopt AI 👉🏻 at TechLead Conf 2026
📍 Amsterdam & Online| 🗓 June 11 & 12, 2026

✅ Edition: Adopting AI in Orgs
We’re gathering the industry’s top EMs, Heads of Engineering, and Tech Leads to move beyond the buzzwords.

What’s on the agenda:
🔹 AI Tactics: Immediate applications for your engineering workflow.
🔹 Implementation Stories: Only real-world cases from global leaders.
🔹 Leadership Strategy: Making the right high-level decisions around AI infrastructure.

Don't just watch the AI revolution from the sidelines. Lead it.

✅First speakers announced!
Gregor Ojstersek | Engineering Leadership Newsletter creator
Anna J McDougall | Director of Engineering Projects at Axel Springer
Fabrice Bernhard | Co-founder & CTO of Theodo (700+ engineers)

✅ Learn more on the Website:
🔗 Link

Want to share your expertise with thousands of senior engineers as a speaker?
🎤 Submit your proposal by March 3:
🔗 Link

📌 Best priced tickets are available now! Secure your spot in Amsterdam:
🔗 Link

Node Congress 2026

GitNation — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 15:31:05 +0000

Node Congress 2026: The "Rocket Science" of JavaScript Backends 🚀
March 26 & 27 | Online | 4pm CET

A deep dive into modern runtimes and architectural patterns designed specifically for Senior Engineers and Architects.

🔥 20+ Talks, Workshops & Discussions.
Agenda:
🟢 Security 🟢 DevOps 🟢 Database 🟢 Case Studies 🟢 Micro-Frontends 🟢 Performance Optimization 🟢 Architecture 🟢 Scalability.

Runtimes: Node.js, Bun, Deno, Cloudflare Workers, WinterCG.

First Speakers are known:
🌟 Matteo Collina | Creator of Pino & Fastify
🌟 James Snell | Cloudflare Workers Team
🌟 Kenton Varda | Lead Engineer | Cloudflare Workers

Direct insights from Node.js TSC members and Cloudflare core engineers.

📍 Key Details:
📅 Date: March 26 & 27, 2026
🌍 Format: Online (Workshops + Discussion Rooms)
👥 Network: Join 5,000+ backend pros worldwide

The ecosystem is evolving rapidly — from deep architectural shifts to the latest performance optimizations in the runtime. If you are building high-load systems, it’s time to sync with the best in the industry.

👉🏻 Join Node Congress 2026!
It's the premier event for those who push Node.js to its limits.

Visit the website for detailed information:
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AI Coding Summit 2026

GitNation — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 00:01:57 +0000

AI Coding Summit: 🚀 See How AI Is Transforming Software Development Software Engineering.

🗓 February 26-27, 2026
4 PM CET, online
🕐 16:00 (CET)

The AI Coding Summit brings together the latest breakthroughs, practical skills, and real-world applications of AI-powered development.

Topics include:

✔️ Next-Gen UX: The Future of User Interaction with MCP.
✔️ Agentic Systems: Building and scaling custom AI agents.
✔️ DevEx: Practical workshops on AI-driven testing and debugging.

Skip the hype. Get the technical deep dive you need.
🔗 Check the agenda on the website and secure your spot:
https://aicodingsummit.com/